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X @BBC News (World)
BBC News (World)· 2025-08-20 17:53
Trump calls on Fed Governor to resign 'now' https://t.co/tLGpk5YQbR ...
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-08-20 16:04
Central bankers arriving in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for the Federal Reserve’s annual conference are expected to defend Fed chair Jerome Powell: Here's your Evening Briefing https://t.co/Kri2ZOnwa8 ...
BREAKING: Trump demands Fed Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook's resignation
MSNBC· 2025-08-20 16:03
President Trump is stepping up pressure on another member of the Federal Reserve. This time targeting Fed Governor Lisa Cook using his truth social platform and calling on her to resign. As we've watched, the president has for months taken issue with Fed Chair Jerome Powell, calling him names, pushing him to lower interest rates, and already planning a postpowell Fed.Really unprecedented here. First, who is Fed Governor Lisa Cook. She was appointed by Joe Biden, President Joe Biden to a term that goes throu ...
CNBC Fed Survey: Respondents believe Kevin Warsh should be next Fed chair
CNBC Television· 2025-08-20 15:15
Fed Policy & Market Expectations - CNBC's Fed survey indicates respondents anticipate two rate cuts, totaling 50 basis points, with 25 basis points expected in September and another 25 in December [6] - The market is pricing in an 84% probability of a rate cut, leaving a 16% probability of no cut [9] - A majority (70%) of respondents believe Powell's speech at Jackson Hole will be neutral [3][4] - The market may be disappointed if Powell's speech is neutral or doesn't address policy at all [7][8] Inflation Outlook - Despite expectations of rate cuts, inflation is projected to remain around 3% this year and next, exceeding the Fed's target by 1 percentage point [6] - 63% of respondents believe substantial price increases are on the way due to tariffs [3] Potential Fed Chair Replacement - The survey suggests Kevin Hasset is the most likely candidate to replace Fed Chair Powell, according to respondents, but they believe former Fed Governor Kevin Warsh would be a better choice [2][3][4] - Among named candidates, Hasset is the frontrunner, followed by Fed Governor Chris Waller, Kevin Warsh, and former St Louis Fed President James Bullard [3] - 41% of respondents believe the next Fed chair will conduct policy independently of the president, while 37% think it will be in coordination [4]
X @The Wall Street Journal
The Wall Street Journal· 2025-08-20 13:52
Breaking: President Trump calls on a Biden-appointed Fed governor to resign after one of his officials accused her of mortgage fraud https://t.co/e9fUuRWP4S ...
X @Bloomberg
Bloomberg· 2025-08-20 13:25
The president says the Fed is making homes unaffordable by keeping rates too high. He should be pressuring allies in Congress instead (via @opinion) https://t.co/lysicCSNnT ...
X @Bitcoin Archive
Bitcoin Archive· 2025-08-20 08:56
RT Bitcoin Archive (@BTC_Archive)Bitcoin is audited every 10 minutes.The Federal Reserve is never audited. 🤔 https://t.co/BvhR2Nm0qW ...
X @Investopedia
Investopedia· 2025-08-20 02:47
Monetary Policy - The market anticipates Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's speech at the Jackson Hole economic policy summit [1] - The speech could indicate whether the central bank intends to cut borrowing costs at its next meeting in September [1]
Scott Bessent's Call on Interest Rates was 'Ridiculous,' Says Opinion Columnist Authers
Bloomberg Television· 2025-08-19 15:39
Fed Policy & Market Commentary - Scott Besson's claim that the Fed funds rate should be 150 basis points (1.5%) lower is considered inaccurate and potentially misleading [2][4] - The industry expresses concern over suggestions of a "rogue" Fed, emphasizing the importance of calm and reasoned communication [3] - Upcoming Jackson Hole meeting may reveal a potential shift away from average index inflation targeting, a move considered ill-timed in retrospect [5] - Core inflation is above 3% and rising, requiring strong justification for policy adjustments [5] Central Bank Dissent & Rate Expectations - The Bank of England's visible dissent and split votes on interest rates have surprisingly led to smoother rate expectations compared to the US [8] - Open and honest arguments among economists, as seen in the Bank of England, can be beneficial in navigating rate expectations [9] Potential Policy Shifts - The administration might focus on recent Fed mistakes, potentially influencing future policy decisions [5] - There is a discussion on whether the Fed should adopt a more argumentative approach, similar to the Bank of England, to foster transparency and debate [6]
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Bloomberg· 2025-08-16 20:06
The Fed kicks off its Jackson Hole symposium on Thursday at a time the central bank is under pressure to cut rates https://t.co/07rhisldWf ...